In which situation will work be called part-time?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: When a person earns income by working limited hours
In part-time work, a person works for fewer or limited hours than a full working day and may earn income for that work. Therefore, earning income by working limited hours is the correct situation. Working full working-day hours or holding a permanent full-time post is not part-time work. Exam tip: identify part-time work by the phrase ‘fewer hours than full-time work’.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
When a person earns income by working limited hours
Why is this the correct answer?
In part-time work, a person works for fewer or limited hours than a full working day and may earn income for that work. Therefore, earning income by working limited hours is the correct situation. Working full working-day hours or holding a permanent full-time post is not part-time work. Exam tip: identify part-time work by the phrase ‘fewer hours than full-time work’.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Work, Livelihood and Career. Topic: Work, careers and livelihood.
